You often find the seeds of this genus sticking to you after a hike – these seeds are eaten by lots of wildlife. Flowers of this plant aren’t especially showy, but the plant is great for insects, birds, and mammals.
An upright, clump-forming cool season grass with unique seedheads. Needs well-drained soil and prefers full sun. A great grass for a garden boarder or formal garden.
Plant at the base of a very sturdy structure. Minimize root disturbance when planting. Less aggressive than other Wisteria's. Flowers are fragrant and attract butterflies. Provides great nesting and cover for native birds. Host plant for Marine Blue, Zarucco Duskywing and skippers.
Beautiful spring flower that lasts all summer. Plant in masses to make a dramatic effect. Can spread quickly but typically fades out of the garden in about 8 years.
Annual/biennial plant, so allow to self-seed in disturbed soil in order for it to return. A very unique, delicate-looking flower that can spread quickly by seed in disturbed soil but may fade out as other plants take the space.
Typically grows as a shrubby upright perennial to 4' tall and to 2 1/2' wide. A study in KC showed that Symphyotrichum is one of the plant genera in our area that attracts the largest number of different bee species.
Beautiful silvery leaves and purple flowers with orange stamens makes this plant stand out. Grows slow and may take awhile to establish. May be a favorite for deer and rabbits.
May be found in lawns that aren't cut too low or too frequently (such as ours). Can take a moderate amount of foot traffic. A nice, thin-bladed sedge tolerant of several sun/moisture conditions.
